Leptodactylus flavopictus

The yellow painted frog is a species of frogs in the family Leptodactylidae.

Habitat

The adult frogs are terrestrial and have been reported in priary and secondary forest, near streams. This frog has shown some tolerance to anthropogenic disturbance. Scientists saw the frog between 0 and 800 meters above sea level.
Scientists have reported the frog in some protected areas: APA da Pedra Branca, Area Natural Tombada Serra do Mar e de Paranapiacaba, and PARES da Serra do Mar.

Reproduction

The free-swimming tadpoles develop in water.

Threats

The IUCN classifies this species as least concern of extinction. The frogs might be in some danger from habitat loss in favor of urbanization, silviculture, agriculture, and cattle pasturage.